According to a news release from the Kenner Police Department, the victim advertised he had a pair of Air Jordan tennis shoes for sale on Instagram and Kik for $160.

The teen agreed to meet with the would-be purchaser in the 1400 block of 31st Street in Kenner. However, the victim was robbed after being met by several teenagers and one man who brandished a handgun.

Police arrested 17-year-old Brian Ratliff of Chalmette, 18-year-old Marcel Green of Kenner and two 16-year-old Kenner teenagers in the robbery.

Ratliff was arrested on charges of armed robbery and possession of marijuana. Green and the two 16-year-old juveniles were arrested on charges of armed robbery.

Police said five people were involved in the armed robbery. The fifth person wasn't identified.